The Onion, a purely satirical site that pokes fun at politicians, celebrities and everyday Americans, has the undeniable talent of writing tongue-in-cheek stories. The site’s target yesterday? Perry and his relationship with God. …

Gov. Rick Perry, nearing a decision on a potential 2012 presidential run, did a bit of a Texas two-step Monday when pressed about comments he made this weekend indicating he believes he’s been “called” to make the race.

“There’s a lot of different ways to be called. My mother may call me for dinner. My friends may call me for something. There are people calling from all across this country, in to either me directly or people that they know, and saying, ‘Man, we wish you would consider doing this,’” Perry said. Asked if that meant there wasn’t any religious overtone to his comments, Perry quickly added, “Oh no, no, no.”

While Perry spokesman Mark Miner could not verify an Internet transcript of Perry’s remarks, he said it contained nothing inconsistent with the governor’s belief that “every Christian is called into ministry” whether serving as a church leader or in the workplace, and that “God provides opportunity throughout peoples’ lives to do his will.” …